The Help (2011)English Subtitles

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

I've made several, mostly minor, corrections. After watching the movie, I strongly recommend reading Roxane Gay's critique on therumpus.net. Also, take a look at a public statement made by the Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH). Google the links (which can be found on the movie's Wikipedia entry as well).